I'm crazy

So... being pregnant is such a wonderful blessing.  Sure, you go through ups and downs in your 40 weeks, and it's probably the most stressful period of time a woman goes through.  But, the outcome is wonderful and worth it.

However... once you have the baby, you start realizing how much your body has changed and wonder how the heck you will ever get it back!

I gained a ton of weight with all 3 pregnancies- 63 with Sydney, 57 with Taylor, and 60 with Parker.  Luckily, the first 35 pounds come off pretty quickly- having big babies and all the swelling going away really help the cause.  But, the rest is hard work and dedication.  I was able to do it with my first two, but I'm worried my motivation will be nonexistent this go-round.

So, I've decided to get back into running.  It's something I've missed doing these`last 9 months.  Running is really the best way to get me in shape.  I've decided to do a certain race that I did back in 2004- the Country Music 1/2 Marathon in Nashville next April.  There are great training schedules to follow, which I plan on doing.  I'm not going to put so much pressure on myself to run the entire 13 miles.  Even if I only run 8-9 miles, I'll still be in better shape than I am now.

There you have it.  I'm writing about this for no other reason than to hold myself accountable.  I am also going to start posting my weekly trainings... again, mostly for myself to be able to document, reference, and to make me feel really bad if I skip out on exercising. ;)

I'm not supposed to "exercise" until week 6 after Parker, but I can walk.  I'll post my trainings on a Sunday-Saturday schedule.

Crazy?  3 kids, going to be working full-time, and training for this?  Yes, I question it, too.  BUT, you have to make time for yourself, your health, and your well-being.  I will need to remember this when things get chaotic!

Wish me luck!